Hold-In Windings Test
- If solenoid is not removed from starter motor assembly, disconnect field lead from terminal "M" on solenoid and insulate field lead from solenoid motor terminal. Connect an ammeter and switch in series with 12-volt battery and starter solenoid terminal "S" as illustrated. See Fig 1. Connect a voltmeter between solenoid terminal "S" and ground. Connect a carbon pile across battery.
- Turn switch on and quickly adjust carbon pile load until voltage reads as specified. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. Check ammeter reading. Turn off carbon pile and open switch. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS table. If amperage reading is not as specified, replace starter.
HOLD-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Starter Motor | Amps @ Volts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L | PG260 | (1) | |||
| 2.4L | PG260, PG260MQ | (1) | |||
| 3.0L | (1) | (1) | |||
| 3.1L | |||||
| "N" Body | PG260F1 | (1) | |||
| "W" Body | PG260F1 | 6-12 @ 10 | |||
| 3.4L | PG260M1 | (1) | |||
| 3.5L | PG260M1 | 6-12 @ 10 | |||
| 3.8L | |||||
| "C", "F" & "H" Bodies | PG260 | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| "G" Body | (1) | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| "W" Body | PG260F2, PG260M | 6-12 @ 10 | |||
| 4.0L | (1) | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| 4.6L | PG260 | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
| 5.7L | PG260 | 5-15 @ 11.5 | |||
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